15 Day 200-Hour Hybrid Vinyasa Flow Yoga Teacher Training in Algarve, Portugal
Hybrid Yoga Teacher Training Portugal
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Pursue your passion and transform your life. The immersion is world-renowned for providing high-quality professional development, deep personal enrichment, and transformational experiences rooted in loving awareness. The online training should be completed after the in-person part.
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Highlights
- Self-paced 40-hour online yoga teacher training
- 14-day 160-hour residential yoga teacher training
- Eligible for registration with Yoga Alliance upon completion for both parts
- 14 nights on-site training accommodation
- Daily meals during residential training
- Morning 1.5-hour asana practices from Monday to Friday
- 500+ page training manual
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
Styles
Accommodation
Facilities
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Dining area
- Kitchen
- Lounge
- Terrace
Over the course of a meticulous six-year renovation, the owners transformed this estate into a harmonious blend of architectural heritage and contemporary design. The villa’s modern artistic elements, including expansive glass walls, create a seamless connection between the warm, elegant interiors and the panoramic views outside. This bright and uplifting space provides the perfect environment to support your journey.
Accommodations at our private villa are as luxurious as they are inviting. The beautifully appointed rooms and apartments feature private bathrooms, air conditioning, and terraces that open directly onto a healing saltwater infinity pool. The surrounding sundeck, complete with Bali beds, sun loungers, and sunshades, overlooks the valley and the sparkling Atlantic, offering the ultimate relaxation on your yoga course in Portugal.
Program
Certifications
Students who complete the training are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®).
How the training works
The training consists of 160 hours of in-person training for 14 days followed by 40 hours of online training. The online part contains pre-recorded sessions with quizzes through Lakshmi Rising School for Yoga & Wellness' Learn Dash platform.
Daily schedule for residential training
- 06:30 - 08:00 Optional pranayama, meditation, chanting, and introspection
- 08:00 - 09:30 Sadhana: asana, pranayama, and mantra
- 09:30 - 10:30 Silent hour or breakfast
- 11:00 - 14:00 Classroom training session
- 14:00 - 15:00 Gaia gourmet lunch
- 15:00 - 17:00 Living yoga: Taking the practice off the mat, self-care, relaxation, exploration, and time to work on assignments and projects
- 17:00 - 19:00 Classroom training session
- 19:00 - 20:00 Gaia gourmet dinner with a gratitude practice
The schedule is subject to slight changes.
Course information
The training prepares you to teach with skill, authenticity, and confidence. They educate and empower students through the timeless system of yoga while co-creating an inclusive global community of people who inspire positive change. They invite you to join in. This immersion is for you if you want to:
- Get certified to teach yoga professionally
- Enjoy a yoga immersion for personal development and enrichment
- Learn safe and correct alignment of yoga postures, for your own personal practice and to teach others
- Understand how to create, sequence, and guide yoga classes with skill and confidence
- Enhance your knowledge and understanding of yoga fundamentals beyond the physical practice
- Find guidance, consistency, and support in your mediation practice (or learn mediation for the first time)
- Deepen your relationship with yoga to cultivate health, well-being, and the inspiration to share it in your community - all while making new, like-minded contacts and life-long friends in a beautiful setting nourished by decadent gourmet vegetarian cuisine
Many of the students have been practicing for years and now feel called to teach, while others are new to yoga and want to cultivate a strong foundation by learning important aspects that are often overlooked in standard classes, in person or online. Some are going through life transitions (in-between jobs, sabbatical or gap year, divorce or break-ups, pre- or post-academia, kids are grown-up, etc.) and have the opportunity to do something enriching for themselves. Most people come on their own, yet some come with a friend, partner, or family member.
There are no prerequisites or requirements to join the program. Whatever your background and experience may be, they invite you to continue your journey with them and explore all that the Lakshmi Rising community has to offer. The students range in age from 17 to 75 and come from all around the world, many are not native English speakers. They welcome all shapes, sizes, gender identities, colors, abilities, and levels of experience. An open mind is the only requirement. There is an extreme range in the knowledge, understanding, and experience that each person shows up with
They meet you where you are. Within each group, it is advantageous to have all levels of fitness, diverse abilities, and physical limitations so that you can understand together how to adapt the practice to meet the needs of each unique individual. The more variety you have within each group, the more you learn. You emphasize accessibility and an individualized approach to yoga. You do not need to do fancy poses to be a great teacher. The total group size ranges from 16 to 20 students.
Some, like you, are taking the 200-hour training for the first time while others have already completed a foundational course and are participating in the next level (300-hour) program which runs concurrently. There is a different percentage of 200 and 300-hour participants on every training. One of the many benefits of this mixed-level approach is that some of the higher-level classes designed for students with more experience will be optional for you to attend if you so desire.
Curriculum
You will be encouraged to try new things and make mistakes, challenged to expand your comfort zone, supported throughout the learning process, and inspired to connect with yourself and others as you enjoy this sacred journey. The program will cover:
1. Asana (yoga postures)
- Understanding of individualized alignment
- Cautions and contraindications (physical, mental, and emotional)
- Modifications and how to make a posture more accessible or more challenging
- 90-minute group asana practice each morning
2. Sequencing (how to put a class together)
- Lakshmi Rising Vinyasa sequencing
- Sequencing for a Restorative class
- Creative sun salutations
- Core strengthening and mobility exercises
3. Teaching yoga in the west today
- Creating and holding safe and sacred space
- Effective and intentional cueing
- Using music to create an impact
- Weaving anatomical, philosophical, and spiritual themes into asana classes
- Cultural appropriation
- Business of yoga
- Lineage and what it means to be a teacher
4. Physical anatomy
- Nervous system
- Respiratory system
- Pelvis
- Knees and feet
- Shoulder girdle
- Spine
- Fascia
5. Energetic anatomy
- Chakras
- Koshas
- Vayus
- Bandhas
- Nadis
6. Pranayama (breathing exercises)
When, why, and how to practice and teach different pranayama techniques; the benefits, cautions, and contraindications of diaphragmatic breathing and Illiopsoas tension
- 13 different pranayama techniques
- Five advanced pranayama kriyas
7. Mantra
- Incorporating mantra into asana classes
- Internal repetition and chanting mantras out loud
8. Meditation
- Daily group meditation practice
- Yoga Nidra
- Introduction to nine different styles of meditation
- Meditation benefits
- How to make and use mala beads
- Cacao ceremony
- Ecstatic dance
9. Philosophy and history
- Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras
- Hatha Yoga Pradipika
- Intro to Sanskrit
- Brief history of yoga
- The legacy of Krishnamacharya
- Intro to Ayurveda
10. Coursework
- Two quizzes
- Group sequencing project to create a 60-minute Vinyasa class
- Group project to understand creative cues for common yoga poses
- Design and teach a 30-minute yoga class
Daily flow
Each morning you will have the option to join a sunrise meditation and chanting session. After a break for some shade-grown, organic, locally produced coffee, you will get your Prana circulating with a 90-minute Lakshmi Rising Vinyasa Flow class. The rest of the day is filled with a balance of training sessions which include movement, practice teaching, discussions on anatomy, philosophy, and other yogic concepts, meditation, decadent Gaia Gourmet plant-based meals, and just a little bit of downtime to chill by the pool. Your days are full on this living yoga immersion.
Instructors
Liz Lindh
Dr. Elizabeth Lindh is the Founder and Program Director of Lakshmi Rising Yoga & Wellness, an international platform for transformational yoga education, wellness, travel, and conscious community. As the lead facilitator of Yoga Alliance-accredited teacher trainings, Liz has developed a rigorous, multidisciplinary certification program that has empowered over 1,200 students from nearly 50 countries to become yoga instructors. Her signature 200- and 300-hour trainings—held in Costa Rica, France, Spain, Italy, and, beginning in 2026, Portugal
Location
In-person training
Nestled high in the charming hills of Loulé, in the Algarve region, the onsite training is a tranquil refuge, far removed from the hustle and bustle of city life. While it offers the privacy and serenity you crave on a program, the three-acre (12,000 square meters) gated estate is perfectly situated to balance seclusion with accessibility. Surrounded by stunning coastal views and a rejuvenating natural environment, this is the ideal destination for your experience.
Conveniently located near authentic Portuguese towns, picturesque beaches, and a variety of outdoor activities, our private villa allows you to explore the Algarve’s breathtaking landscapes. Whether you are seeking cultural excursions or simply time to reconnect with yourself, the location makes it all possible.
Food
During the residential training, daily healthy meals, snacks, coffee, and tea are included in the price. Nutrition is more than just feeding the physical body. Food is essential on so many levels and that is why Lakshmi Rising has chosen Gaia Gourmet Cuisine to cater to all of the international retreats and yoga teacher training. This incredible cuisine nourishes every aspect of your being - supporting, nourishing, and cleansing your body, mind, and spirit along your journey. The talented plant-based chef creates three unforgettable Gaia gourmet vegetarian or vegan meals per day inspired by the world’s greatest cuisines.
Healthy organic food is artistically crafted to please all of the senses. Meals are designed around the seasons using Ayurvedic principles while incorporating the best and freshest local ingredients, herbs, and spices. They procure and serve all organic produce from local family farms. The meals are well-balanced and prepared with love. This positive energy is infused into the food, aiding the digestion process. It is important that you are well-fed and completely nourished from the inside out when you join this training.
With a vegetarian-based menu (and vegan and gluten-free options available), you will be provided plenty of protein by using legumes, seeds and nuts, artisan cheeses, and eggs from free-ranging chickens. They only use whole grains and natural sweeteners. With an ever-expanding orchard of over 300 tropical fruit trees, the freshly picked organic fruits make great complements to your dining experience. Overall, this will produce a more lively healthy body and mind and is the most environmentally friendly diet.
They always do their best to accommodate food allergies. They can omit certain items from dishes, such as cheese, dairy, and nuts. They cannot guarantee a completely gluten-free or nut-free environment. Persons with serious food allergies such as Celiac disease or those on a 100% raw food diet should not attend a retreat. The organizer must know of all serious food issues at least three weeks prior to arrival. Bring an open mind and allow your taste buds to savor this unique culinary adventure.
Sample menu
Lunch
- Zucchini-basil pesto linguine
- Arugula, orange, and fennel salad with an orange balsamic dressing
- Chana masala and Caribbean coconut rice
- Arugula, feta, watermelon, and mint salad with lemon vinaigrette and sweet balsamic drizzle
- Rainbow summer rolls with fresh basil and sweet and spicy-ginger marinated tofu and a house-made spicy peanut dipping sauce
- Supreme kale-fennel salad with an orange tahini dressing
- Pesto primavera lasagna
- Arugula with a creamy avocado, panamanian chili, and cucumber dressing
- Marinated and grilled portobello mushroom, sautéed spinach, caramelized onions gnocchi with a sweet balsamic drizzle and brown-buttered crispy sage and a roasted garlic & cashew béchamel sauce
- Arugula and avocado salad with a black pepper strawberry balsamic vinaigrette and salty cashews
- Pumpkin risotto with brown buttered crispy sage
- Arugula and crispy camote salad with a honey-dijon vinaigrette
- Moroccan quinoa couscous with coconut raita and blackened tofu
- Kale and roasted chickpea salad with honey-ginger dressing
Dessert
- Hand-crafted dark chocolate truffles
- Blackberry-mango and dark chocolate tart almondine with vanilla coconut cream
- Vanilla-bean panna cotta with hibiscus mango syrup and dark chocolate yin-yang
- Twice as nice double-chocolate mousse with mango confetti
- Tiramisu karma kup
- Lemon and passion fruit cheesecake with a chocolate drizzle
- Magical coconut bars
Dinner
- Coconut spinach broth with an avocado chickpea bisque
- Miso soup with a ginger soba noodle
- Kale and camote kichari, made with red lentils, brown rice, and an eclectic Indian spice blend
- Mediterranean plate with traditional hummus, avocado-ganoush, watermelon-tomato-feta salad, carrot and snap pea crudités, and crackers
- Lovely lentil soup with lemony kale
- Leek and white bean cassoulet with a vegan-gf buttermilk biscuit
- Ffrench country pistou soup with garlic bread
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Snacks
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Lacto-ovo Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Organic
- Lactose Free
- Whole food
- Ayurvedic
Things to do (optional)
Excursions during the residential training
Prices are subject to change and are paid directly to the tour providers. Lakshmi Rising School for Yoga & Wellness has three optional group excursions that have been carefully selected to educate the group about local Portuguese health and wellness culture. You will have two days to venture out and explore the local culture after your morning practice and a nourishing breakfast. Because the weather is beautiful all year long, outdoor activities like beach exploration and hiking are enjoyable every month.
Loulé, Portugal, is a beautiful location with plenty of options for all-day excursions and local activities, especially if you are looking to balance your yoga teacher training with some exploration and relaxation. You can head out for the day with new friends, wander on your own, or stay on-site at the retreat and relax. Endless excursion possibilities exist. Loulé has a famous Saturday morning open-air farmers market and boutique ateliers where local artisans use traditional methods to forge copper, weave palms into lampshades and accessories, craft ceramics, and more.
In and around Loulé you can also find various food tours and tastings, including Quinta da Tôr winery. Other suggestions include a visit to explore the vibrant town of Albufeira with its beautiful beaches, lively old town, and stunning cliffs. You can also take a boat tour to see the famous Benagil Cave and other coastal formations.
Another option for nature lovers is to Ria Formosa Natural Park where you can spend a day exploring this stunning coastal lagoon, a haven for birdwatchers, where you can take a boat tour, go kayaking, or simply enjoy the beautiful beaches and wildlife. The natural hot springs at Caldas de Monchique are only 45 minutes away for a day of self-care thermal soaking and spa treatments.
What's included
- Self-paced 40 hours of online training
- 15 days of 160 hours of in-person training
- Certificate of completion
- 14 nights in-person training accommodation
- 3 organic gourmet vegetarian meals daily for onsite training
- Unlimited organic coffee and an assortment of teas for in-person training
- Fresh fruit for snacking for residential training
- A 1.5-hour asana practice each morning Monday-Friday
- 500+ page training manual
- Full access to a 3-acre garden, sun beds, and swimming pool for onsite training
- Weekly housekeeping for in-person training
- Self-serve weekly laundry service for residential training
- All taxes
What's not included
- Flights for onsite training
- Airport transfers for in-person training
- Group excursions during the residential training
- Required texts and supplies
- Access to exceptional wine tastings, pairings, and producers during the onsite training
- Meals on arrival, departure, and excursion days during the in-person training
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Faro Airport
18 km
Transfer not provided
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 20% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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